Iranian Foreign Minister visits Pakistan, seeking regional security and stronger ties

By AJP Posted : November 6, 2024, 09:31 Updated : November 6, 2024, 09:31
 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar ahead of their meeting in Islamabad Pakistan on Nov 5 2024 AP-Yonhap
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar ahead of their meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan on Nov. 5, 2024. AP-Yonhap
SEOUL, November 6 (AJP) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad early Tuesday for a two-day visit, focused on addressing Middle East tensions and strengthening ties with Pakistan.

He was welcomed by Pakistani officials and is set to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other high-ranking officials.

The visit comes amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions following an Oct. 26 Israeli airstrike on Iran, which killed at least five people. Iran has since issued warnings of a potential retaliatory strike. Pakistan condemned the Israeli attack and sees this visit as a chance to enhance trade, energy, and security cooperation with Iran.

Iran has long pushed to revive a 2013 pipeline project to supply gas to Pakistan, though progress stalled in 2014 due to U.S. sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

In a press briefing, Araghchi emphasized that Iran does not seek escalation but reserves its right to a "measured" response under the UN Charter. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar echoed calls for an urgent cease-fire to reduce regional hostilities.
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